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HSNS Cess in India 2026: Health Security se National Security Cess Guide for Importers

The HSNS (Health Security se National Security) Cess is a new capacity-based levy effective February 1, 2026, that applies to manufacturers and importers of Pan Masala — replacing the GST Compensation Cess with a machine-capacity model and mandatory advance monthly payments via the CBIC Taxpayer Portal.